The Space Between

Held Between
Wood, handmade paper, metal base
$1800

In this work, handmade paper is stretched between two wooden planes, holding tension within the narrow space that separates them. The paper structure—stitched, folded, and layered—becomes a fragile bridge between solidity and openness.

The relationship between wood and paper suggests a quiet cycle of transformation. The materials evoke the natural process through which wood becomes pulp and pulp becomes page.

Suspended between these elements, the paper form holds a moment of balance—an embodiment of the space between stability and change.

Surrender
wood, handmade paper, metal base
$1800

Here the paper form is allowed to soften and fall under its own weight. Emerging from the wooden structure above, the stitched sheets cascade downward, gathering into gentle folds.

Where the companion piece holds tension, this work explores surrender. Structure gives way to gravity, and the paper settles into a quieter state of rest.

Together the works reflect opposing yet complementary forces—holding and letting go—revealing the space between as a place where transformation can unfold.

Vulnerability and Arrival
Wood, paper, ink, Irish linen thread
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

The Astonishing Now
Wood, handmade paper, ink, pastel, Irish linen thread
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

The Continent of Aging
Wood, paper, ink, Irish linen thread
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

Reclamation of Self
paper, ink, pastel, Irish linen thread
23 x 27
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

The Middle Way 
paper, ink, pastel, Irish linen thread
23 x 30
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

 

Inside Us and Beyond Us 
paper, ink, pastel, Irish linen thread
23 x 27
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

 

On the Brink Of 
paper, ink, pastel, Irish linen thread
23 x 30
$1800

Thresholds explore the fragile terrain between past and future. Torn surfaces, stitched seams, and layered marks carry traces of time, repair, and transformation.
Thread moves across the paper like a drawing—sometimes binding, sometimes mending, and sometimes unraveling. The act of stitching becomes both gesture and meditation, holding together fragments of memory while allowing space for change.

These works emerged from a period of reflection on the shifting nature of identity, aging, and time. They inhabit the uncertain yet generative territory between who we have been and who we are becoming.

These works mark the beginning of the exhibition’s exploration of transformation.

 

United We Stand
Torn, soaked, and stitched paper with inscribed text
$1800

This series reflects on the shifting meaning of national identity and shared values. Constructed from torn and stitched white paper, the works present the familiar American flag stripped of its traditional colors.

The stripes are inscribed with the full text of The Star-Spangled Banner into the surface of the paper. The anthem becomes texture—present, yet difficult to read.

In place of stars, mathematical symbols appear.

United We Stand carries the plus sign, suggesting unity and collective strength.  It has a nod to history, using the format of the first official US flag of the 13 colonies.

Together these works acknowledge a nation navigating uncertainty—holding memory of its origins while confronting the complexities of the present and filled with hope for the possibilities of the future.

Divided We Fall
Torn, soaked, and stitched paper with inscribed text
$1800

This series reflects on the shifting meaning of national identity and shared values. Constructed from torn and stitched white paper, the works present the familiar American flag stripped of its traditional colors.

The stripes are inscribed with the full text of The Star-Spangled Banner into the surface of the paper. The anthem becomes texture—present, yet difficult to read.

In place of stars, mathematical symbols appear.

Divided We Fall replaces the stars with the division symbol, reflecting the fractures that shape the present moment.

Together these works acknowledge a nation navigating uncertainty—holding memory of its origins while confronting the complexities of the present and filled with hope for the possibilities of the future.

Hope Multiplied 
Torn, soaked, and stitched paper with inscribed text
$1800

This series reflects on the shifting meaning of national identity and shared values. Constructed from torn and stitched white paper, the works present the familiar American flag stripped of its traditional colors.

The stripes are inscribed with the full text of The Star-Spangled Banner into the surface of the paper. The anthem becomes texture—present, yet difficult to read.

In place of stars, mathematical symbols appear.

Hope Multiplied introduces multiplication symbol morphing from the plus sign.  Intentionally that small steps will add up and multiply resulting in positive change.  The symbol of peace emerges at the center of the constellation.

Together these works acknowledge a nation navigating uncertainty—holding memory of its origins while confronting the complexities of the present and filled with hope for the possibilities of the future.

Song of the Soul: Sufficient
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Strength
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Self Love
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Open Mind
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Peace
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Love
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Joy
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Gratitude
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Grace
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Ease
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Courage
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Patience
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
tea bag scroll, Irish linen thread
12 x 12
$250

There is a quiet song that resides within each of us — a call that surfaces in moments of reflection, uncertainty, or quietude. Often it appears not as words, but as a feeling: a gentle awareness that guides us.

Each Song of the Soul contains a small scroll made from a repurposed tea bag. Tea is ritual. Tea is pause. Tea is warmth. Each is inscribed with an intention written for the present moment, beginning with the simple invocation: Just for today….

Hidden yet present, not meant to be read, it functions as a quiet talisman holding intention. The stitched surfaces and suspended threads evoke both vulnerability and repair.

Together, these works invite a moment of pause — a space to listen for the subtle song that lives beneath the noise of everyday life.

The Song of the Soul invites a quieter moment of reflection.

Song of the Soul: Blessing the Space Between
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
wood, coffee-stained paper,  Irish linen thread
30 H x 32 w
$2500

When you find yourself
standing in the quiet space between
what has been
and what is yet to come,

May you remember
that this threshold is not empty.

May the life you have lived
rest gently in your bones,
and may the wisdom gathered there
light your way.

May patience steady your heart
when the path ahead is not yet clear.

May you trust the quiet work
of becoming
that unfolds beyond the reach of certainty.

And in this tender, in-between place,
may you feel the subtle presence of grace.

-Tess Mosko Schere

Song of the Soul: Blessing for Old Age
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
wood, coffee-stained paper,  Irish linen thread
30 H x 32 w
$2500

May the light of your soul mind you.
May all your worry and anxiousness about your age be transfigured.

May you be given wisdom for the eyes of your soul
To see this as a time of gracious harvesting.
May you have the passion to heal what has hurt you.
And allow it to come closer and become one with you.

May you have great dignity
Sense how free you are;
Above all, may you be given the wonderful gift
Of meeting the eternal light that is within you

May you be blessed;
And may you find a wonderful love
In yourself for your self.

-John O’Donohue
Anam Cara

Song of the Soul: Blessing
Handmade paper, pastel, metal leaf,
wood, coffee-stained paper,  Irish linen thread
30 H x 32 w
$2500

May the light of your soul guide you,
May the light of your soul bless the work you do with the secret love and warmth of your heart.

May you see in what you do the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light, and renewal to those who work with you and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of refreshment, inspiration and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert, approaching your newday with dreams, possibilities, and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered, and protected.
May your soul calm , console, and renew you.

-John O’Donohue
Anam Cara

Circle of Breath
Pastel, colored pencil, Irish linen thread on paper
12 x 12
$200

These mandalas are created by inscribing repeated marks into the surface of handmade paper and slowly building layers of color with pastel and colored pencil. Hand stitching adds dimension and rhythm to the surface.

The circular form of the mandala has long served as a symbol of wholeness and quiet contemplation. Through repetition of mark and stitch, these works become meditative spaces—visual reflections on balance, presence, and the subtle patterns that emerge when attention slows.

Centered
Pastel, colored pencil, Irish linen thread on paper
12 x 12
$200

These mandalas are created by inscribing repeated marks into the surface of handmade paper and slowly building layers of color with pastel and colored pencil. Hand stitching adds dimension and rhythm to the surface.

The circular form of the mandala has long served as a symbol of wholeness and quiet contemplation. Through repetition of mark and stitch, these works become meditative spaces—visual reflections on balance, presence, and the subtle patterns that emerge when attention slows.

Returning
Pastel, colored pencil, Irish linen thread on paper
12 x 12
$200

These mandalas are created by inscribing repeated marks into the surface of handmade paper and slowly building layers of color with pastel and colored pencil. Hand stitching adds dimension and rhythm to the surface.

The circular form of the mandala has long served as a symbol of wholeness and quiet contemplation. Through repetition of mark and stitch, these works become meditative spaces—visual reflections on balance, presence, and the subtle patterns that emerge when attention slows.

Quiet Center
Pastel, colored pencil, Irish linen thread on paper
12 x 12
$200

These mandalas are created by inscribing repeated marks into the surface of handmade paper and slowly building layers of color with pastel and colored pencil. Hand stitching adds dimension and rhythm to the surface.

The circular form of the mandala has long served as a symbol of wholeness and quiet contemplation. Through repetition of mark and stitch, these works become meditative spaces—visual reflections on balance, presence, and the subtle patterns that emerge when attention slows.

Inner Passage
Pastel, colored pencil, Irish linen thread on paper
12 x 12
$200

These mandalas are created by inscribing repeated marks into the surface of handmade paper and slowly building layers of color with pastel and colored pencil. Hand stitching adds dimension and rhythm to the surface.

The circular form of the mandala has long served as a symbol of wholeness and quiet contemplation. Through repetition of mark and stitch, these works become meditative spaces—visual reflections on balance, presence, and the subtle patterns that emerge when attention slows.

Holding the Stillness
Pastel, colored pencil, Irish linen thread on paper
12 x 12
$200

These mandalas are created by inscribing repeated marks into the surface of handmade paper and slowly building layers of color with pastel and colored pencil. Hand stitching adds dimension and rhythm to the surface.

The circular form of the mandala has long served as a symbol of wholeness and quiet contemplation. Through repetition of mark and stitch, these works become meditative spaces—visual reflections on balance, presence, and the subtle patterns that emerge when attention slows.